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I'm from the N-scale world, so my opinion shouldn't matter as much as any of the others here, but I'd voice a second to the motion that you try out flextrack, in whatever code you choose. Laying flextrack is not hard, but it does require a firm roadbed to be mounted on, which is something that you can neglect and skimp on with the smaller sectional track; in other words, the flextrack will force you to do a quality job. Not to mention the benefits of having fewer track joints, where electrical and derailment problems dwell, and the ability to lay out your curves to any old radius you desire. <br /> <br />Personally, I'm using code 55, which in the N-scale realm bears approximately the same relationship to our normal code 70 that your code 83 does to 100. It calls for a little more skill and care, and may mean replacing some wheelsets in older equipment, but the look is so much better. I've heard of many modelers, though, opting for the larger rail size in any hidden-from-view areas, like in tunnels or at staging yards, simply because of the increased reliability. So, even if you opt for code 83, the code 100 you've got can be useful in some places.
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